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Inhaled Nitric Oxide Doesn’t Cut Mortality for Neonates
Off-label use doesn't reduce in-hospital mortality for very preterm neonates with respiratory distress
CDC: Parent-Reported Head Injuries in 7.0 Percent of Children
Based on parental report, 8.3 percent of boys, 5.6 percent of girls have had head injury in their lifetime
Greater Fear of Harm From E-Cigarettes Cuts Teens’ Use
Perceived harm from secondhand e-cigarette vapor showed similar patterns
Diabetes Signs May Be Present 20 Years Before Diagnosis
Subtle elevations in fasting glucose and triglycerides associated with developing type 2 diabetes
Top Consumer Concerns Reported About Physicians
Concerns relate to time with physicians; technology detracting from patient care; rising costs
Breastfeeding Found to Be Protective Against Hypertension
Findings among Korean women evaluated for hypertension at postmenopausal age
Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat
Majority surveyed don't believe health care workers should be able to refuse services based on beliefs
Low Serum Sodium Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Men
126 to 140 mmol/L linked to increased odds of prevalent cognitive impairment, decline in older men
FDA Says U.S. Will Now Produce Critical MRI Component
New technology approved to produce the country's own supply of the radioisotope Technetium-99m
Active Surveillance OK for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Appears to be a cost-effective strategy for patients with small size, stage pTa or pT1a recurrent tumors
